Chess has exploded in popularity over the past few years, and with it, many top players have built massive followings on social media. Instagram, in particular, has become a hub where grandmasters, streamers, and rising stars connect with fans, share insights, and showcase their journeys. But who are the most followed chess players on Instagram?
In this post, we’ll take a look at the biggest chess influencers, breaking down their follower counts, content styles, and what makes them stand out in the online chess community. Whether you’re looking for instructive content, behind-the-scenes glimpses, or just a bit of chess entertainment, these players are shaping the game’s digital landscape.
Let’s dive in!
This list includes chess players and brand pages who have more than 100k followers
| Magnus Carlsen | 2.3M |
| Chess com (Brand Page) | 2.3M |
| Levy Rozman | 2.2M |
| Gukesh D | 1.6M |
| Hikaru Nakamura | 1.4M |
| Praggnanandhaa | 1M |
| Nemochess | 1M |
| Alexandra Botez | 981k |
| Andrea Botez | 971k |
| Anna Cramling | 824k |
| FIDE Chess | 663k |
| Chessbase India (Brand Page) | 662k |
| Rey Egnima | 547k |
| Chesscom India (Brand Page) | 432k |
| Akanemsko | 393k |
| Viswanathan Anand | 350k |
| Vidit Gujrathi | 336k |
| Divya Deshmukh | 316k |
| Bibisara Asaubayeva | 259k |
| Tania Sachdeva | 238k |
| Alexandra Prado | 223k |
| Anish Giri | 190k |
| Fabiano Caruana | 189k |
| Alireza Firouzja | 157k |
| Khademalsharieh Sarasadat | 147k |
| Javohir Sindarov | 138k |
| Gauri Shankar | 116k |
| Arjun Erigaisi | 100k |
Recent Update: January 2025